Mayor’s Inauguration

The Mayor’s Inauguration was held on Friday 17th May at the Town Hall. Councillor M. Buckley was duly elected as Town Mayor 2024/25 and Councillor R. Davies was duly elected as Deputy Mayor 2024/25.

During the ceremony, the newly elected Mayor presented the retiring Mayor, Councillor B. Goldsborough, with the traditional plaque and the past Mayor’s badge, honoring his outstanding service during his term of office in 2023/24.

Additionally, retired Mayor, Councillor B. Golsborough, honored the retiring Mace Bearer, Mayor’s Cadet J. Thomas and the retiring Mayor’s Chaplain, Rev. R. Hainsworth with the traditional plaques to acknowledge their dedicated service throughout his year in office.

The Leader of the Council, Cllr. M. Perfect made a special presentation to our very own Jade Jones OBE as she prepares to compete in the Olympics 2024. Jade was presented with a Welsh flag, symbolizing our strong support and pride as she represents us on the global stage.

The Mayor’s Mace Bearer for her term of office is Cadet, Sgt. C. Buxton and the Mayor’s Chaplain is Rev. R. Hainsworth.